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Dura llamada "Duro llamadas," aclamados a autores John McCain y Mark Salter describir la anatomía de grandes decisiones en la historia por contar las historias notables de hombres y mujeres que han ejemplificado serenidad, sabiduría e intelecto frente a la vida en 's más decisiones. Los autores identifican seis cualidades típicamente representados en las mejores decisiones: toma de conciencia. Medir el tiempo. Punto de mira. Confianza. Humildad. Inspiración. Estas cualidades son personificadas por los individuos excepcionales en este libro, cada uno de los cuales hicieron un llamado difícil: conciencia de Branch Rickey de la oposición que enfrentaría en la integración de los Dodgers de Brooklyn y su sagacidad en elegir el hombre adecuado, Jackie Robins...
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America's most inspiring politician pays tribute to men and woman who have exhibited composure, wisdom and intellect in the face of tough decisions. John McCain draws from experiences of both extraordinary people and people in extraordinary circumstances, culling lessons about the process and nature of judicious and effective decision-making.
Acclaimed authors John McCain and Mark Salter describe the anatomy of great decisions in history by telling the remarkable stories of men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest decisions. They identify six qualities typically represented in the best decisions: Awareness. Timing. Foresight. Confidence. Humility. Inspiration. These qualities are personified by the exceptional individuals in this book, each of whom made a hard call, including:
- Henry Ford's decision to sacrifice his company's competitive edge by reducing the work day and guaranteeing a minimum wage;
- Branch Rickey's decision to offer Jackie Robinson a contract to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the face of public opposition;
- Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf 's decision to return to wartorn Liberia after receiving an economics degree from Harvard;
- General Fred Weyand's decision to redeploy fifteen of his battalions despite resistance from senior American military commanders in Vietnam.
Hard Call is a testament to the people whose choices serve as a beacon for us all.
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John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and was named one of America's ten best Senators by Time magazine in 2006. During his military career he received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, and a Distinguished Flying Cross. He and his wife, Cindy, live in Phoenix, Arizona.
John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and was named one of America's ten best Senators by Time magazine in 2006. During his military career he received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, and a Distinguished Flying Cross. He and his wife, Cindy, live in Phoenix, Arizona.
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